# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082420014` · 08/13/2008 · West Virginia Mine Power, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John B  Preece
- **Operator:** West Virginia Mine Power, Inc
- **Mine:** [4608909](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608909)
## Narrative

Alleged incident occurred while EE was attempting to change a drill pot on roof bolting machine.  EE lifted drill pot to knee level when he felt a pain in his lower back.  EE did not report incident or miss work until 8/18/2008 and also missed work on 8/19 and 8/20.  EE did RTW on 8/21/2008. The person filing this report was made aware of the incident on 8/28/2008.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*